Senior Pharmacy Production Unit Manager

Lead a high‑performing aseptic production service within a major quaternary hospital, ensuring the safe, timely and compliant manufacture of specialised sterile pharmaceuticals at Royal North Shore Hospital. This senior role combines advanced technical expertise, operational leadership and education to support exceptional patient care.

Employment Type: Permanent Full Time
Position Classification: Pharmacist Grade 3
Remuneration: $2,627.59 - $2,698.69 per week
Hours Per Week: 38
Requisition ID: REQ654066

Who we are: We are a health service that touches thousands of lives across the Northern Sydney Local Health District, together as a team of like-minded people. We are passionate, driven and have the skills and knowledge to care for our patients whilst creating the best services possible. Our teams have meaningful, interesting and rewarding work everyday. We challenge and nurture each other, sharing our knowledge and experience so that we can deliver better care for everyone. There’s a real sense of belonging here because we value and respect our patients, employees, and teams’ voices. You’ll feel a real privilege being a trusted caregiver in our patients, their families, their carers, and our communities’ lives.

• Innovation is at our core, with opportunities for research driven evidence based practice, ensuring our work remains engaging and fulfilling.
• Clear pathways for career progression, supported by training secondments, recognition and mentorship, empower employee and leaders alike to reach their professional goals.

• Join us on a journey to a place where every achievement is celebrated and every opportunity is embraced.

   

NSLHD is proud of our diverse and inclusive workplaces, a place where health care professionals can thrive and feel they belong. We are committed to ensure that all our people feel respected and participate safely within a work environment without aggression, sexual harassment, discrimination and racism.  

Where you'll be working

 
Royal North Shore Hospital - Pharmacy Department

What you'll be doing
As the Senior Production Unit Manager, you will lead and operationally manage the aseptic production unit at Royal North Shore Hospital, overseeing the manufacture, validation and supply of specialised sterile pharmaceuticals for inpatients and outpatients. This includes cytotoxic and hazardous therapies, total parenteral nutrition, patient‑specific parenteral analgesia, and other sterile products prepared in accordance with national standards and legislative requirements.
You will be responsible for the safe, efficient and compliant operation of the sterile suite, ensuring equipment readiness, development and adherence to standard operating procedures, and alignment with AdPha standards, NSW Health, NSLHD policies and Australian aseptic compounding guidelines.
Through effective leadership, you will supervise, support and develop staff, manage recruitment and performance, and foster a positive, high‑functioning team culture aligned with NSW Health CORE values.
A key focus of the role is education and capability development. You will provide specialist training, mentoring and expert advice in aseptic production to pharmacy staff, hospital clinicians and external stakeholders, including maintaining a continuous training program for rotational Grade 1 and 2 pharmacists.
You will work closely with senior pharmacy leadership, multidisciplinary clinical teams and external suppliers to support service planning, procurement and continuous quality improvement. The role also contributes to broader pharmacy operations, including participation in seven‑day services and on‑call rosters, ensuring the production unit continues to meet patient needs in a complex, fast‑paced quaternary healthcare environment.

People of Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander background are encouraged to apply.

Candidates will need to meet the following criteria: